LIFESTYLE
Back for a new season: Codman Square Farmers Market + Food Demo this Saturday
Bringing farm produce to the neighborhood! Featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, and more, the Codman Square Farmers Market is a weekly event at Codman [...]
Explore Dorchester History at the A Walking Tour of Melville Avenue, Wellesley Park, and Tremlett Street
Love local history? The Dorchester Historical Society and the Melville Park Neighborhood Association are hosting a walking tour of Melville Avenue, Wellesley Park, and Tremlett [...]
Calling All History Buffs: Declaring the Revolution: America’s Printed Path to Independence at JFK Library
Historical Printings from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection If you're a history buff—or just looking for a fun and interesting summer event—the JFK Presidential [...]
Modern Party Art Brings Painting, Parties, and More to Fields Corner
There's a colorful new addition coming to Fields Corner this summer. Modern Party Art is opening a new creative studio at the former Dorchester Theatre at [...]
Free Ferry Weekend Returns May 30-31 with Free Trips to Georges Island
Update: Due to inclement weather, Saturday, May 30th's Free Ferry Weekend has been postponed to Saturday, June 6th. Free Ferry Day on Sunday, May 31st [...]
Make Your Own Dot Rat this Weekend at Stitch House
How cute is this? Make your own Dot Rat at Stitch House on Saturdays from 2pm-4pm with Maureen aka Moe. Moe is the talented woman [...]
City of Boston Kicks Off Free Summer Fitness Series
Boston - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the [...]
Planks, Petals and Pizza: A Moms’ Afternoon Out with bTone dorchester + The Local Hand
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day a little early? Here’s a good one right in the neighborhood. A “Moms’ Afternoon Out” is [...]
ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshops Return for 2026
BOSTON – Monday, April 27, 2026 – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the return of its popular ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshop [...]
Three-Day All Girls Sports And Wellness Festival Returns in April
Boston – March, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), [...]
Quiet, Please: Dorchester’s First “Quiet Book Club” Launches at Sugar Bowl Café on April 28th
Dorchester, MA — A new kind of book club is coming to Dorchester—for people who love books and reading - but also love a little [...]
April Vacation Ideas in the Neighborhood 2026
Keep those kids entertained this week! Here are some local neighborhood suggestion for school vacation week! Lace up those bowling shoes Boston Bowl offers candlepin [...]
Boston Parks and Recreation Presents Paint Nights in Franklin Park in April 2026
BOSTON – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce three Paint Nights taking place at Franklin Park [...]
The Return of the Nasturtiums at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Just like the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC, the hanging nasturtium at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a sign of spring in Boston! Twenty gloriously bright flowering [...]
Boston Latin School is looking for Lacrosse Coaches
Boston Latin School is seeking JV Boys and Girls Lacrosse Coaches for the 2026 season. Most practices and games are at Moakley Park in South Boston. Season [...]
International Women’s Day: Support our women owned businesses
March 8th is International Women’s Day! We say support our women-owned small businesses in #Southie and #Dot with some retail therapy! Dorchester and South Boston are [...]